Canadian knifemaker Brian Tighe is a true Renaissance Man, with an array of professional skills including tool and die making, metallurgy, engraving and photography. In his St. Catharines, Ontario, workshop, he produces a wide array of custom folders, all with those signature touches that immediately make them stand out as Brian Tighe knives.
We have carefully translated Brian's popular My Tighe custom frame-lock folder into an affordable production line, with two models in bead-blast finish and one in black. At first glance, the knife seems like a design exercise until you grasp it and understand that the concave cut scales are craftily shaped to enhance grip, aggressive with contours in just the right places.
Brian's blade design is unique too, with its asymmetrical spine facets, high-hollow grind and deep belly with recurve. We use 1.4116 stainless steel in a high satin finish and offer both Razor-Sharp and our exclusive Combination Razor-Sharp and patented Veff™ Serrated edges. Designed by knifemaker Tom Veff, these unique scalloped and angled serrations cut through rope and cord smoothly without snagging.
The frame-lock folder has an open build with heavy-duty 420J2 stainless steel frames and a 6061 T6 aluminum back spacer. Frames are bead-blast. The injection-molded black glass filled nylon scales have a carbon fibre texture. Torx® fasteners are used throughout.
Our patented OutBurst™ assisted opening mechanism instantly springs the blade fully open after you have opened the blade approximately 30Ëš. All models have bronze and lubrous washers at the adjustable blade pivot for fast action.
Dual ramped thumb studs allow the My Tighe to be quickly opened with either hand.
All models feature a removable black stainless steel pocket/gear clip.
It's hard to ignore any Brian Tighe design, especially these highly personal work knives. Carry one and you will certainly start a conversation among knife fanciers everywhere. The knife industry was so impressed at the Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia, it was named the 2006 Imported Knife of the Year.
I am a merchant seaman and I have been buying this knife for three years now. Not only are they the subject of envy among the folks that see them, but they are far and away the BEST knife I have encountered for large diameter line work on board vessels of any size. The Veff serrades can cut through 2 1/2" nylon or polypro lines in under 30 seconds depending on your strenght and can cut small stuff or even 1"- 1 1/2" in one nice smooth movement. I am thoroughly IMPRESSED and have been since I first discovered them. The weight and grip was just what I was looking for but didnt know about. Its important in my line of work to have a knife that you can "feel" in your hand and the spring assist is ESSENTIAL for one handed use. I HIGHLY recomend this knife. Mine have been stolen repeatedly
Todd
2011-05-07 Boston, MA
I really like this knife, this was actually the second time I purchased it. I ended up losing my first one. I think the release it really tight out of the box though.
Steven
2011-02-14 Chicago, IL
Beautiful workmanship A nice piece of art. A bit hard to open with one hand from a closed position. Steve
Teresa
2011-01-07 Paradise Valley, AZ
A great knife with excellent assisted opening capabilities. Would have liked for it to be a little lighter though for an EDC.
joshua
2010-03-28 lexington, KY
i like the knife alot, and the assisted opening is cool. I have to say that I perfer the all black version though, this one isnt as covert looking as i would like. But a great knife
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